Luk Siu Fung by Lau Chung Yan
Before watching this serial, I had wondered why so many people like Lau as Luk. There was a year he came to Singapore to officiate the opening ceremony of a shoe shop when TCS started showing this serial. The crowd practically ran wild upon seeing him. Some even lost their shoes while chasing after him!
After watching, I realised the reason for his popularity. Lin Zhi Ying and Suen Yiu Wai really fall far behind him in acting skills in Luk Siu Fung 1 and Luk Siu Fung 2. No wonder they were criticised for being too childish. I have not watched Man Tse Leung's 80s version but it's said that Man made Luk too 'lustful' and he should have watched his weight before taking up the role. Lau is simply too perfect for the role. The way he presents his two Leng Sai fingers to break or hold swords in many scenes is so graceful that no one can surpass him!
He is at his best form when acting this role. Witty, handsome, jovial, alert and thin, he displays so much charm that all will like him immediately. Plus, he has the widest wardrobe of clothes of all colours. I wonder which tailor made the clothes that looked so good on him? I liked him in the pink and white gown most, which is shown on the VCD cover. Another is the black and white robe with black stripes.
With the moustache and his special trademark Leng Sai finger, he is too good to resist. This is the character I like most besides Chor Lau Heung in Gu Long's novels. Chor can be a little icy at times but Luk is a warm person. That is why he has more friends. Even his enemies melt upon dealing with him. Lin should learn from Lau on how to be a charming swordsman. When Lau touches his moustache, he is charming and funny. But when Lin does the same, he looks lecherous! I doubt anyone can replace Lau for this role.
Story
I) The Kam Pang Mystery (6 VCDs) in 1976
Guest Stars :
Sheung Gun Fei Yin/Sheung Gun Dan Fung - Hon Ma Lai (Mah Chi Keung's mother
in ATE)
The proprietor - Kong Tu (Now with ATV)
The proprietress - Cheng Hor Wai (Hui Mun Piew's mother in ATE)
Sheung Gun Suet Yee - Chong Mun Ching (now a nun)
Fok Tin Ching - Kwan Chong (Mou Far in 79 Chor Lau Heung)
Ng Tiet San - Kwan Hoi San (Had a stroke and is recuperating now)
Yin Lap Bin - Kong Yee (now with ATV)
2) The Duel Before and After (5 VCDs) in 1977
Yip Gu Shing - Cheng Siu Chau
Lee Yin But - Kwan Hoi San
The prince - Kwan Chong
Ow Yong Ching - Lui Sui Yung (retired from showbiz)
Po Gui - Ng Man Tat
Do Tong Hin - Wong Sam (passed away recently)
Monk Lo Sat - Lo Hoi Pang
3) The Mou Dong Battle (7 VCDs) in 1978
Taoist Jade - Kwan Hoi San
Du Gu Mei - Bak Mun Piew (retired)
Yip Suet - Miu Chin Yan (ex- 1975 Ms HK Photogenic, now in US)
Yip Ling - Chan Fu Sang (Ah Chi in 82 Demi-gods and Semi-devils, married to
Stanley Ho's nephew)
General - Kwan Chong
Best Actor
It is a draw between Lau Chung Yan, Wong Yin Choy and Wong Yuen Sang in acting. But because Lau is given more exposure in developing his role, he emerges as the winner in the end.
